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What is the value of the expression?
2 1/4 divided by 1 2/5

User Niemmi
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Answer:

45/28

Explanation:

Convert them to mixed fractions

(2 * 4 + 1) / 4 ÷ (1 * 5 + 2) / 5

8 + 1 / 4 ÷ 5 + 2 / 5

9/4 ÷ 7/5

Flip the second fraction and flip the sign - to multiply.

9/4 × 5/7

9 × 5 = 45

4 × 7 = 28

45/28

This could be left as a fraction or converted to a number:

1.60714285714

User Rachel Nicolas
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Answer:

The Answer is 1 17/28

Explanation:

1) turn the mixed fraction into a regular fraction

2 1/4 divided by 1 2/5 = 9/4 divided by 7/5

2) Then Multiply

9/4 X 7/5= 45/28 (Straight across)

3) Simplify 45/28

Give you 1 17/28

Hopes this helps!

User Aditya Kushwaha
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